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Bird flu mandatory housing order for poultry and kept birds

escc logoPEOPLE who keep birds in East Sussex are being alerted to a mandatory housing order which comes into effect on Thursday, November 6.

The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has ordered a mandatory housing order for poultry and kept birds to cover the whole of England following the escalating number of confirmations of avian influenza in kept and wild birds. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Trading Standards, Transport and Environment on November 5, 2025 by saffronp.

Youngsters get a taste of world of work

Open Doors visits - Students from Peacehaven Community School learn about the science behind wine-making from Richard James, at Rathfinny Wine Estate, in AlfristonMORE than 150 young people have enjoyed a first-hand taste of the world of work – by visiting businesses across East Sussex.

Youngsters from six secondary schools and colleges visited 18 different businesses and organisations as part of a scheme aimed at helping them find their path in life and boost their career prospects. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Economy, Schools and colleges on December 12, 2016 by karenb.

New sexual health and contraception website launched

Cynthia Lyons, East Sussex acting director of public healthA NEW website has been launched offering a ‘one-stop shop’ for information on sexual health and contraception in East Sussex.

The site, run by East Sussex County Council and East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, aims to ensure people can find and access sexual health services available in their area. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Public Health on December 9, 2016 by karenb.

New computers boost for libraries’ network

Cllr Chris Dowling, East Sussex County Council lead member for community services, with IT For You volunteer Danny Gallagher at Uckfield LibraryPEOPLE in East Sussex are being helped to help themselves to employment opportunities – thanks to a half a million pound upgrade of library computers.

New computer terminals have been installed at all of the county’s 24 libraries in a nine-month scheme to improve East Sussex County Council’s network of free-to-access PCs. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Libraries on December 8, 2016 by karenb.

Countryside footbridge reopens after refurbishment

Refurbished footbridge between Vines Cross and Warbleton, near HeathfieldA FOOTBRIDGE connecting two rural villages has been refurbished in a scheme completed by East Sussex County Council.

The 50 ft long steel-framed bridge crosses a stream running through fields between Vines Cross and Warbleton, near Heathfield. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Transport and Environment on December 5, 2016 by karenb.

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